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User's Guide
Contents
Contents
Copyright
Trademarks
About This Manual
Introduction to the Manuals...................8
Marks and Symbols.........................8
Descriptions Used in this Manual...............9
Operating System References..................9
Important Instructions
Safety Instructions.........................10
Printer Advisories and Warnings.............. 11
Advisories and Warnings for Setting Up/
Using the Printer........................11
Advisories and Warnings for Using the
Printer with a Wireless Connection...........12
Advisories and Warnings for Using the LCD
Screen................................12
Advisories and Warnings for Using the
Optional Cabinet........................12
Protecting Your Personal Information...........13
Administrator Settings
Locking the Printer Settings Using an
Administrator's Password....................14
Unlocking the Printer Settings................ 14
Printer Basics
Part Names and Functions...................15
Control Panel............................ 19
Buttons and Lights.......................19
Icons Displayed on the LCD Screen...........19
Menu Options............................20
Menu................................ 20
Loading Paper
Paper Handling Precautions..................27
Available Paper and Capacities................27
List of Paper Types.......................30
Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette............31
Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed...........33
Loading Paper in the Front Paper Feed Slot. . . . . . . 35
Loading Envelopes and Precautions............ 36
Setting the Paper Size and Paper Type for Each
Paper Source.............................37
Printing
Printing from a Computer...................38
Printing Basics - Windows.................38
Printing Basics - Mac OS X.................39
Printing on 2-Sides.......................41
Printing Several Pages on One Sheet..........43
Printing to Fit the Paper Size................44
Printing Multiple Files Together (for
Windows Only).........................46
Enlarged Printing and Making Posters (for
Windows Only).........................47
Printing on Envelopes.................... 53
Printing Using Advanced Features........... 54
Printing Using a PostScript Printer Driver........56
Printing Using a PostScript Printer Driver -
Windows..............................56
Printing Using a PostScript Printer Driver -
Mac OS X.............................58
Setting Items for the PostScript Printer Driver. . . 61
Printing Using the Epson Universal P6 Printer
Driver (for Windows Only)...................61
Smart Devices Printing......................62
Canceling Printing.........................62
Canceling Printing - Printer Button...........62
Canceling Printing - Windows.............. 62
Canceling Printing - Mac OS X..............63
Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other
Consumables
Checking the Status of the Ink Cartridges and
the Maintenance Box.......................64
Checking the Status of the Ink Cartridges and
the Maintenance Box - Control Panel.........64
Checking the Status of the Ink Cartridges and
the Maintenance Box - Windows.............64
Checking the Status of the Ink Cartridges and
the Maintenance Box - Mac OS X............64
Ink Cartridge Codes........................65
Ink Cartridge Handling Precautions............65
Replacing Ink Cartridges.................... 66
Maintenance Box Code..................... 68
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Maintenance Box Handling Precautions.........68
Replacing a Maintenance Box.................69
Maintenance Rollers Codes.................. 70
Replacing Maintenance Rollers in Paper
Cassette 1............................... 70
Replacing Maintenance Rollers in Paper
Cassette 2 to 4............................74
Temporarily Printing with Black Ink............77
Temporarily Printing with Black Ink - Windows. 78
Temporarily Printing with Black Ink -
Mac OS X.............................79
Conserving Black Ink when the Black Ink Is
Low (for Windows Only)....................80
Improving Print Quality
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head..........81
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head -
Control Panel.......................... 81
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head -
Windows..............................82
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head -
Mac OS X.............................82
Aligning the Print Head.....................82
Aligning the Print Head - Control Panel.......83
Aligning the Print Head - Windows...........83
Aligning the Print Head - Mac OS X..........84
Cleaning the Paper Path.....................84
Applications and Network Service
Information
Epson Connect Service......................85
Web Cong..............................85
Necessary Applications......................85
Windows Printer Driver...................85
Mac OS X Printer Driver..................87
E-Web Print (for Windows Only)............89
EPSON Soware Updater..................89
EpsonNet Cong........................89
Uninstalling Applications....................90
Uninstalling Applications - Windows......... 90
Uninstalling Applications - Mac OS X.........90
Installing Applications......................91
Installing a PostScript Printer Driver..........92
Installing the Epson Universal P6 Printer
Driver (for Windows Only).................94
Updating Applications and Firmware...........95
Solving Problems
Checking the Printer Status.................. 96
Checking Messages on the LCD Screen........96
Checking the Printer Status - Windows........97
Checking Printer Status - Mac OS X..........97
Removing Jammed Paper....................98
Removing Jammed Paper from the Front
Cover (A)............................. 98
Removing Jammed Paper from the Rear
Paper Feed (B1).........................99
Removing Jammed Paper from the Front
Paper Feed Slot (B2)......................99
Removing Jammed Paper from the Paper
Cassette (C1/C2/C3/C4)..................100
Removing Jammed Paper from Rear Cover 1
(D1) and Rear Cover 2 (D2)...............101
Removing Jammed Paper from the Rear
Cover (E) of the Optional Paper Cassette Unit. . 102
Paper Does Not Feed Correctly...............103
Power and Control Panel Problems............104
Power Does Not Turn On.................104
Power Does Not Turn O.................104
LCD Screen Gets Dark...................104
Printer Does Not Print.....................104
Printout Problems........................105
Print Quality Is Poor.................... 105
e Position, Size, or Margins of the Printout
Are Incorrect..........................106
Paper Is Smeared or
Printed Characters Are Incorrect or Garbled. . . 107
e Printed Image Is Inverted..............108
e Printout Problem Could Not be Cleared. . . 108
Printing Is Too Slow.......................108
PostScript Printer Driver Problems............108
Printer Does Not Print While Using
PostScript Printer Driver................. 108
Printer Does Not Print Correctly While
Using PostScript Printer Driver.............109
Print Quality Is Poor While Using PostScript
Printer Driver......................... 109
Printing Is Too Slow While Using PostScript
Printer Driver......................... 109
Other Problems..........................109
Slight Electric Shock when Touching the
Printer...............................109
Operation Sounds Are Loud...............109
Forgot Your Password....................110
Application Is Blocked by a Firewall (for
Windows Only)........................110
Scued
...............107
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Appendix
Technical Specications....................111
Printer
Interface
Wi-Fi Specications.....................112
Ethernet Specications...................112
Security Protocol.......................112
Dimensions...........................113
Electrical Specications..................113
Environmental Specications..............114
System Requirements....................114
Font Information.........................115
Available Fonts for PostScript..............115
Available Fonts for PCL 5.................116
Available Fonts for PCL 6.................118
List of Symbol Sets......................119
Regulatory Information....................125
Standards and Approvals................. 125
Restrictions on Copying..................126
Printer Transfer and Transportation...........127
Printer Transfer Within a Short Distance. . . . . . 127
Transporting the Printer..................127
Installing the Optional Units.................128
Optional Cabinet Code...................128
Installing the Optional Cabinet.............128
Optional Paper Cassette Unit Code..........133
Installing the Optional Paper Cassette Units. . . 134
Printer Sharing...........................138
Where to Get Help........................139
Technical Support Web Site................139
Contacting Epson Support................139
Specications
Specications
....................111
...................111
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About This Manual
About This Manual
Introduction to the Manuals
e latest versions of the following manuals are available from the Epson support website.
http://www.epson.eu/Support (Europe)
http://support.epson.net/ (outside Europe)
❏ Important Safety Instructions (paper manual)
Provides you with instructions to ensure the safe use of this printer. is manual may not be included
depending on model and region.
❏ Start Here (paper manual)
Provides you with an introduction to the printer and services.
❏ User's Guide (PDF manual)
is manual. Provides instructions on using the printer, replacing ink cartridges, maintenance, and solving
problems.
❏ Network Guide (PDF manual)
Provides information on network settings and solving problems when using the printer on a network.
❏ Administrator's Guide (PDF manual)
Provides network administrators with information on management and printer settings.
❏ Epson Connect Guide (PDF manual)
Provides information on Epson Connect services.
website.
https://www.epsonconnect.com/
http://www.epsonconnect.eu (Europe only)
As well as the manuals above, check the various types of help information available from the printer itself or from
the applications.
guide is available from the Epson Connect portal
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Marks and Symbols
Caution:
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Instructions that must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Important:
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Instructions that must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Note:
Instructions containing useful tips and restrictions on printer operation.
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Related Information
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About This Manual
Links to related sections.
Descriptions Used in this Manual
❏ Screenshots of the printer driver screens are from Windows 8 or Mac OS X v10.8.x. e content displayed on
the screens varies depending on the model and situation.
❏ Illustrations of the printer used in this manual are examples only. Although there may be slight
depending on the model, the method of operation is the same.
❏ Some of the menu items on the LCD screen vary depending on the model and settings.
dierences
Operating System References
Windows
In this manual, terms such as "Windows 8.1", "Windows 8", "Windows 7", "Windows Vista", "Windows XP",
"Windows Server 2012", "Windows Server 2008 R2", "Windows Server 2008", "Windows Server 2003 R2", and
"Windows Server 2003" refer to the following operating systems. Additionally, "Windows" is used to refer to all
versions.
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Windows® 8 operating system
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❏ Microso® Windows Server® 2008 R2 operating system
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❏ Microso® Windows Server® 2003 operating system
Mac OS X
In this manual, "Mac OS X v10.9.x" refers to "OS X Mavericks" and "Mac OS X v10.8.x" refers to "OS X Mountain
Lion". Additionally, "Mac OS X" is used to refer to "Mac OS X v10.9.x", "Mac OS X v10.8.x", "Mac OS X v10.7.x",
"Mac OS X v10.6.x", and "Mac OS X v10.5.8".
Windows Server® 2003 R2 operating system
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Important Instructions
Important Instructions
Safety Instructions
Read and follow these instructions to ensure safe use of this printer. Make sure you keep this manual for future
reference. Also, be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer.
❏ Use only the power cord supplied with the printer and do not use the cord with any other equipment. Use of
other cords with this printer or the use of the supplied power cord with other equipment may result in re or
electric shock.
❏ Be sure your AC power cord meets the relevant local safety standard.
❏ Never disassemble, modify, or attempt to repair the power cord, plug, printer unit, or options by yourself,
except as specically explained in the printer's manuals.
❏ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualied service personnel under the following conditions:
e power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the printer; the printer has been dropped or the casing
damaged; the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. Do not adjust
controls that are not covered by the operating instructions.
❏ Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged.
❏ Do not place or store the printer outdoors, near excessive dirt or dust, water, heat sources, or in locations
subject to shocks, vibrations, high temperature or humidity.
❏ Take care not to spill liquid on the printer and not to handle the printer with wet hands.
❏ Keep the printer at least 22 cm away from cardiac pacemakers. Radio waves from this printer may adversely
aect the operation of cardiac pacemakers.
❏ If the LCD screen is damaged, contact your dealer. If the liquid crystal solution gets on your hands, wash them
thoroughly with soap and water. If the liquid crystal solution gets into your eyes, ush them immediately with
water. If discomfort or vision problems remain
❏ e printer is heavy and should not be lied or carried by less than two people. When liing the printer, two
people should assume the correct positions as shown below.
a thorough
aer
ushing,
see a doctor immediately.
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Important Instructions
❏ Be careful when you handle used ink cartridges, as there may be some ink around the ink supply port.
❏ If ink gets on your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water.
❏ If ink gets into your eyes, ush them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems continue aer
a thorough ushing, see a doctor immediately.
❏ If ink gets into your mouth, see a doctor right away.
❏ Do not disassemble the ink cartridge and the maintenance box; otherwise ink may get into your eyes or on your
skin.
❏ Do not shake ink cartridges too vigorously; otherwise ink may leak from the cartridge.
❏ Keep ink cartridges and maintenance box out of the reach of children.
Printer Advisories and Warnings
Read and follow these instructions to avoid damaging the printer or your property. Make sure you keep this
manual for future reference.
Advisories and Warnings for Setting Up/Using the Printer
❏ Do not block or cover the vents and openings in the printer.
❏ Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer's label.
❏ Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and
❏ Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers.
❏ Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as
loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones.
❏ e power-supply cords should be placed to avoid abrasions, cuts, fraying, crimping, and kinking. Do not place
objects on top of the power-supply cords and do not allow the power-supply cords to be stepped on or run over.
Be particularly careful to keep all the power-supply cords straight at the ends and the points where they enter
and leave the transformer.
❏ If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into
the extension cord does not exceed the cord's ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total ampere rating of all
devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet's ampere rating.
❏ If you plan to use the printer in Germany, the building installation must be protected by a 10 or 16 amp circuit
breaker to provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-current protection for the printer.
❏ When connecting the printer to a computer or other device with a cable, ensure the correct orientation of the
connectors. Each connector has only one correct orientation. Inserting a connector in the wrong orientation
may damage both devices connected by the cable.
o.
❏ Place the printer on a at, stable surface that extends beyond the base of the printer in all directions. e
printer will not operate properly if it is tilted at an angle.
❏ When storing or transporting the printer, avoid tilting it, placing it vertically, or turning it upside down;
otherwise ink may leak.
❏ Allow space behind the printer for the cables.
❏ Leave enough space in front of the printer for the paper to be fully ejected.
❏ Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Also, keep the printer away from direct
sunlight, strong light, or heat sources.
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❏ Do not insert objects through the slots in the printer.
❏ Do not put your hand inside the printer during printing.
❏ Do not touch the white at cable inside the printer.
❏ Do not use aerosol products that contain ammable gases inside or around the printer. Doing so may cause
re.
❏ Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, you may damage the printer.
P
❏ Always turn the printer o using the
P
until the
❏ Before transporting the printer, make sure that the print head is in the home (far right) position and the ink
cartridges are in place.
❏ If you are not going to use the printer for a long period, be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical
outlet.
light stops ashing.
button. Do not unplug the printer or turn o the power at the outlet
Advisories and Warnings for Using the Printer with a Wireless
Connection
❏ Do not use this printer inside medical facilities or near medical equipment. Radio waves from this printer may
adversely aect the operation of electrical medical equipment.
❏ Do not use this printer near automatically controlled devices such as automatic doors or re alarms. Radio
waves from this printer may adversely aect these devices, and could lead to accidents due to malfunction.
Advisories and Warnings for Using the LCD Screen
❏
LCD screen may contain a few small bright or dark spots, and because of its features it may have an uneven
e
brightness. ese are normal and do not indicate that it is damaged in any way.
❏ Only use a dry,
❏ e exterior cover of the LCD screen could break if it receives a heavy impact. Contact your dealer if the panel
surface chips or cracks, and do not touch or attempt to remove the broken pieces.
cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or chemical cleaners.
so
Advisories and Warnings for Using the Optional Cabinet
❏ is cabinet is exclusively designed to install this printer on top as well as the optional paper cassette units. Do
not install any other products except for the
specied
printer and paper cassette unit.
❏ Do not climb on the cabinet or place heavy object on it.
❏ Make sure you use the cabinet with the two stands attached.
❏ Secure the printer or the optional paper cassette unit to the cabinet using the two attachments and screws
supplied with the cabinet.
❏ When using the printer, make sure you lock the casters at the front of the cabinet.
❏ Do not move the cabinet when the casters are locked.
❏ When moving the cabinet with the printer or the optional paper cassette unit installed, avoid moving over
uneven or rough surfaces.
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Important Instructions
Protecting Your Personal Information
printer allows you to store names, telephone numbers, and email addresses in its memory even when the
is
power is turned o.
If you give the printer to someone else or dispose of it, erase the memory by selecting Menu > SystemAdministration > Restore Default Settings > Clear All Data and Settings on the control panel.
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Administrator Settings
Administrator Settings
Locking the Printer Settings Using an Administrator's
Password
You can set an administrator's password to lock the printer settings so that they cannot be changed by other users.
You can lock the following settings.
❏ System Administration
❏ Eco Mode
You cannot change settings without entering the password.
using Web Cong or EpsonNet Cong.
Important:
is
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Do not forget the password. If you forget the password, contact your dealer.
1.Enter Menu from the home screen.
2.
Select Admin Settings > Admin Password.
3.Select Register, and then enter a password.
4.Enter the password again.
Select Lock Setting, and then enable it.
5.
Unlocking the Printer Settings
1.Enter Menu from the home screen.
password is also required when you make settings
2.Select Admin Settings.
3.Enter the administrator's password.
4.
Select Lock Setting, and then disable it.
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Printer Basics
Printer Basics
Part Names and Functions
A
B
C
D
E
Edge guidesFeeds the paper straight into the printer. Slide to the
edges of the paper.
Front paper feed slot (B2)Load one sheet of paper at a time by hand.
Paper cassette 1 (C1)Loads paper.
Paper cassette 2 to 4 (C2 to C4)Optional paper cassette units. Loads paper.
CabinetOptional cabinet. Stores paper or other consumables.
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Printer Basics
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
Edge guidesFeeds the paper straight into the printer. Slide to the
edges of the paper.
Paper supportSupports loaded paper.
Rear paper feed (B1)Loads paper.
Feeder guardPrevents foreign substance from entering the printer.
Usually keep this guard closed.
Output trayHolds the ejected paper.
Edge guidesFeeds the paper straight into the printer. Slide to the
edges of the paper.
Paper cassetteLoads paper.
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Printer Basics
A
B
C
Control panelOperates the printer.
Print headFires ink.
Front cover (A)Open when replacing ink cartridges or removing
jammed paper inside the printer.
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Printer Basics
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
Rear cover 2 (D2)Pull out when removing jammed paper.
AC inletConnects the power cord.
Rear cover 1 (D1)Open when replacing the maintenance box or
maintenance rollers, or removing jammed paper.
Rear cover (E)Covers for the optional paper cassette units. Open
when replacing the maintenance rollers or removing
jammed paper.
Service USB portUSB port for future use.
Do not remove the sticker.
USB portConnects a USB cable.
LAN portConnects a LAN cable.
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Control Panel
Buttons and Lights
Printer Basics
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
ErrorFlashes or turns on when an error occurs.
DataFlashes while the printer is processing data.
-Displays menus and messages.
, u, r, d, OKPress l, u, r, and d to select menus. Press OK to conrm your selection or run the selected
l
Turns the printer on or o.
Unplug the power cord when the power light is o.
Displays the Paper Setup screen. You can select the paper size and paper type settings for each
paper source.
Turns on when there are queued jobs.
Returns to the previous screen.
feature.
When entering characters, press
Stops the current operation.
When entering characters, press this button to change the character type.
Icons Displayed on the LCD Screen
l, u, r
, and d to select characters.
e following icons are displayed on the LCD screen depending on the printer's status.
Turns on while the printer is connected to a wired (Ethernet) network.
Turns on when the wired (Ethernet) network is disabled and an Ethernet cable is not
connected.
Turns on while the printer is connected to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network. The number of
bars indicates the signal strength of the connection. The more bars there are, the
stronger the connection.
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Menu Options
Menu
Printer Basics
Indicates a problem with the printer's wireless (Wi-Fi) network connection, or that the
printer is searching for a wireless (Wi-Fi) network connection.
Indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network in Ad Hoc mode.
Indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network in Wi-Fi Direct
mode.
Indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network in Simple AP mode.
Turns on when Eco Mode is enabled.
MenuSettings and Explanations
Ink LevelsDisplays the approximate levels of the ink cartridges and the maintenance box.
When an exclamation mark is displayed, the ink cartridge is running low on ink or the maintenance
box is nearly full.
MaintenancePrint Head Nozzle
Check
Print Head
Cleaning
Print Head
Alignment
Thick PaperReduces ink smearing when printing. Enable this feature only when you see
Paper Guide
Cleaning
Remove PaperUse this feature if there are still some torn pieces of paper inside the printer
Prints a pattern to check if the print head nozzles are clogged.
Cleans clogged nozzles in the print head.
Adjusts the print head to improve print quality.
Run Vertical Alignment if your printouts look blurry or text and lines are
misaligned.
Run Horizontal Alignment if your printouts contain horizontal banding at
regular intervals.
ink smearing on your printouts because it may lower the printing speed. This
feature is disabled when the power is turned o.
Use this feature to feed plain paper for cleaning when there are ink stains on
the internal rollers or a paper feed problem has occurred.
even after removing jammed paper.
Maintenance Roller
Information
Paper SetupSelect the paper size and paper type you loaded in each paper source.
Displays the status of the maintenance rollers for the paper cassette in the
Maintenance Roller Status.
After replacing maintenance rollers, select Reset Maintenance RollerCounter to reset the counter for the paper cassette in which you replaced the
maintenance rollers.
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Printer Basics
Print Status SheetConguration
Status Sheet
Supply Status
Sheet
Usage History
Sheet
PS3 Status SheetPrints an information sheet when you use this printer as a PostScript printer.
PS3 Font ListPrints a list of fonts that are available for a PostScript printer.
PCL Font ListPrints a list of fonts that are available for an Epson Universal P6 printer.
Network StatusWi-Fi/Network
Status
Wi-Fi Direct Status
Epson Connect
Status
Google Cloud Print
Status
Prints an information sheet showing the current printer status and settings.
Prints an information sheet showing the status of consumables.
Prints an information sheet showing the usage history of the printer.
Displays or prints the current network settings.
Displays whether or not the printer is registered and connected to Epson
Connect or Google Cloud Print service.
See the Epson Connect portal website for more details.
https://www.epsonconnect.com/
http://www.epsonconnect.eu (Europe only)
Condential JobDisplays a list of jobs that have passwords. To print a job, select the job and enter the password.
Admin SettingsThese menus allow an administrator to register an administrator password to protect the printer
settings from being changed by other users.
Admin PasswordSet, change, or reset the administrator password.
If you forget the password, contact your dealer.
System
Administration
Lock Setting
See the pages that describe these features for more details.
You need to enter an administrator password when you enter the System
Administration settings and when you change the settings of Eco Mode.
Related Information
& “System Administration” on page 21
System Administration
Select Menu on the home screen, and then select System Administration.
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Printer SettingsPaper Source
Settings
USB I/F Timeout
Setting
Printing LanguageSelect the printing language for the USB interface or the network interface.
Rear Paper Feed
Priority
A4/Letter Auto
Switching
Auto Select SettingsSpecify which paper source to feed from. When there
Error NoticeDisplays an error message when the paper size or
Specify the length of time in seconds that must elapse before ending USB
communication with a computer after the printer receives a print job from a
PostScript printer driver or Epson Universal P6 printer driver. If the job ending
is not clearly dened from a PostScript printer driver or Epson Universal P6
printer driver, it can cause endless USB communication. When this occurs, the
printer ends communication after the
(zero) if you do not want to end communication.
Feeds paper from the rear paper feed on a priority
basis.
Feeds paper from the paper source set as A4 size
when there is no paper source set as Letter, or feeds
from the paper source set as Letter size when there is
no paper source set as A4.
are multiple paper sources available, paper is fed from
the paper source with paper settings that match the
print job.
type settings in Paper Setup and the print settings
do not match.
specied
time has elapsed. Enter 0
Auto Error SolverSelect an action to perform when a 2-sided printing error or a memory full
error occurs.
❏ 2-sided printing error
Enabled: If a 2-sided job is sent when there is no paper available that
supports 2-sided printing, the printer displays an error message, and then
automatically prints on only one side of the paper.
Disabled: The printer displays an error message and cancels printing.
❏ Memory full error
Enabled: If the printer's memory becomes full while printing, the printer
displays an error message, and then prints only the part of the data that
the printer could process.
Disabled: The printer displays an error message and cancels printing.
PC Connection via
USB
Enables printers that are connected to the computer over a USB connection. If
this feature is disabled, the computer does not recognize printers with a USB
connection.
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Common SettingsSleep TimerSelect the time period before the printer enters sleep mode (energy saving
mode) when no operations are performed.
The LCD screen turns black when the set time passes.
Power O TimerYou can adjust the time before power management is applied. Any increase
will aect the product’s energy eciency. Please consider the environment
before making any change.
LCD ContrastAdjust the brightness of the LCD screen.
Date/Time SettingsDate/TimeEnter the current date and time.
Wi-Fi/Network
Settings
Daylight Saving
Tim e
Time DierenceEnter the time dierence between your local time and
LanguageSelect the display language.
Scroll SpeedSelect the scroll speed of the LCD screen.
Wi-Fi/Network
Status
Wi-Fi SetupWi-Fi Setup WizardSee the Network Guide for more details.
Displays or prints the network settings and connection status.
Push Button Setup
(WPS)
PIN Code Setup
(WPS)
Wi-Fi Auto Connect
Disable Wi-FiYou may be able to resolve network problems by
Wi-Fi Direct SetupSee the Network Guide for more details.
Select to set summer time.
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time).
disabling the Wi-Fi settings or making the Wi-Fi
settings again. See the Network Guide for more details.
Epson Connect
Services
Google Cloud Print
Services
Connection CheckChecks the status of the network connection and prints the network
connection check report. If there are any problems with the connection, see
the check report to solve the problem.
Advanced SetupSee the Network Guide for more details.
You can suspend or resume the Epson Connect or Google Could Print service, or cancel using the
services (restore the default settings).
See the Epson Connect portal website for more details.
https://www.epsonconnect.com/
http://www.epsonconnect.eu (Europe only)
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Universal Print
Settings
Security SettingsDelete All
Eco ModeThe following Eco mode settings are available. When these settings are disabled, the settings made in
These print settings are applied when printing from an external device without using the printer
driver, or when printing from a PostScript printer driver.
Top OsetAdjust the top or left margin of the paper.
Left Oset
Top Oset in BackAdjust the top margin or left margin for the back of the page when
performing 2-sided printing.
Left Oset in Back
Check Paper WidthChecks the paper width before the printer starts printing. This prevents
printing beyond the edges of the paper when the paper size setting is not
correct, but the printing time may be little longer.
Dry TimeSelect the drying time when performing 2-sided printing.
Skip Blank PageSkips blank pages in the print data automatically.
PDL Print
Conguration
Condential
Common Settings are applied.
Jobs
See the list of menus in PDL Print Conguration.
Deletes all saved condential jobs.
Sleep TimerSelect the time period before the printer enters sleep mode (energy saving
mode) when no operations are performed.
The LCD screen turns black when the set time passes.
Power O TimerSelect the time period before the printer turns o automatically.
Clear Internal
Memory Data
Restore Default
Settings
Deletes the print settings for a PostScript printer driver and Epson Universal P6 printer driver.
Select Clear All to delete all of the data for a PostScript printer driver and Epson Universal P6 printer
driver that is saved in the printer's memory.
Resets the selected settings to their defaults.
Related Information
& “PDL Print Conguration” on page 24
PDL Print Conguration
Select Menu > System Administration > Universal Print Settings > PDL Print Conguration from the home
screen.
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Common
Settings
PCL MenuFont SourceResident: Select to use a preinstalled font on the printer.
Paper SizeSelect the paper size.
Paper TypeSelect the paper type.
OrientationSelect the printing direction.
QualitySelect the print quality.
Ink Save ModeConserves ink by reducing the print density.
Print OrderLast Page on Top: Prints from the rst page of a le.
First Page on Top: Prints from the last page of a le.
Number of
Copies
Binding MarginSelect the binding position.
Auto Paper
Ejection
2-Sided PrintingPerforms 2-sided printing.
Set the number of copies.
Ejects paper automatically when printing is stopped during a print job.
Download: Select to use a font you have downloaded.
Font NumberSelect the default font number for the default font source. The available number
varies depending on the settings you made.
PitchSet the default font pitch if the font is scalable and of xed-pitch. You can select from
0.44 to 99.99 cpi (characters per inch), in 0.01 increments.
This item may not appear depending on the font source or font number settings.
HeightSet the default font height if the font is scalable and proportional. You can select
from 4.00 to 999.75 points, in 0.25 increments.
This item may not appear depending on the font source or font number settings.
Symbol SetSelect the default symbol set. If the font that you selected in the font source and the
font number setting is not available in the new symbol set setting, the font source
and the font number settings are automatically replaced with the default value, IBM-US.
FormSet the number of lines for the selected paper size and orientation. This also causes a
line spacing (VMI) change, and the new VMI value is stored in the printer. This means
that later changes in the page size or orientation settings cause changes in the Form
value based on the stored VMI.
CR FunctionSelect the line feed command when printing with a driver from a specic operating
system.
LF Function
Paper Source
Assign
Set the assignment for the paper source select command. When 4 is selected, the
commands are set as compatible with the HP LaserJet 4. When 4K is selected, the
commands are set as compatible with the HP LaserJet 4000, 5000, and 8000. When
5S is selected, the commands are set as compatible with the HP LaserJet 5S.
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PS3 MenuError SheetPrints a sheet showing the error status when any PostScript errors occur while
printing and any errors occur while printing a PDF
ColorationSelect the color mode for PostScript printing.
Image ProtectDisable this feature to lower the print quality automatically if the printer's memory
becomes full.
BinaryEnable this feature when printing data that contains binary images.
The application may send the binary data even if the printer driver setting is set to
ASCII, but you can print the data when this feature is enabled.
Text DetectionConverts the text le to a PostScript le when printing.
This feature is available when Printing Language is set to PS3.
le.
PDF Page Size
Select the paper size when printing a PDF le. If Auto is selected, the paper size is
determined based on the size of the rst page that is printed.
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Loading Paper
Loading Paper
Paper Handling Precautions
❏ Read the instruction sheets supplied with the paper.
❏ Fan and align the edges of the paper before loading. Do not fan or curl photo paper. Doing so may damage the
printable side.
❏ If the paper is curled, atten it or curl it slightly in the opposite direction before loading. Printing on curled
paper may cause paper jams and smears on the printout.
❏ Do not use paper that is wavy, torn, cut, folded, damp, too thick, too thin, or paper that has stickers stuck to it.
Using these types of paper causes paper jams and smears on the printout.
❏ Make sure you are using long-grain paper. If you are not sure what type of paper you are using, check the paper
packaging or contact the manufacturer to conrm the paper specications.
Related Information
& “Printer Specications” on page 111
Available Paper and Capacities
Epson recommends using genuine Epson paper to ensure high-quality printouts.
Genuine Epson Paper
Note:
Genuine Epson paper is not available when printing with the Epson Universal P6 printer driver.
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Loading Paper
Media NameSizeLoading Capacity (Sheets)2-Sided
Paper
Cassette 1
Paper
Cassette 2
to 4
Rear Paper
Feed
Front
Paper Feed
Slot
Printing
Epson Bright White
Ink Jet Paper
Epson Ultra Glossy
Photo Paper
Epson Premium
Glossy Photo Paper
Epson Premium
Semigloss Photo
Paper
Epson Photo Paper
Glossy
Epson Matte
PaperHeavyweight
A4200400501
A4, 13 × 18 cm
(5 × 7 in.), 10 ×
15 cm (4 × 6 in.)